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ELECTRA, TEXAS, WICHITA COUNTY 76360
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VOLUME 67 - NUMBER 37
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(ommeric office. 112 West
Cleveland For free delivery call
2158. 1637. 1660. 1059 or 2510
City Commissioners approved
the third and final reading of an
ordinance granting Charles
shop
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Purchase of a 50 by 150 foot lot
as a possible site for a proposed
new metal shop building was
approved in a meeting of the
Electra School District board of
trustees on Monday night.
The property located across the
street west of the high school on
Roosevelt Avenue was bought
for S1500.
In other business the board
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Lots of chills thrills
arena with 5.000 pounds of fierce, fighting, ferocious jungle bred cats Hi will be seen at each
performance of the Carson and Barnes btg five ring tent cinus on Saturday April 26
Ihe playdav
season is young and the dub
invites guest riders as well as
new members to participate
the activities
Ray Neal
New Manager
Electra School Board
Approves Site Purchase
A
Bloodmobile
Due Here
: April 30
Fowlers Studio Newcomers
To Present Night
Students Set Friday
New residents of Electra are
invited to a Newcomers Night.
Friday, April 25. at 7 30 p m in
the Chamber of Commerce Club
Presbyterian Church will give
the invocation Certificates to be
presented by Tammy Jones and
Olando Monroe.
The students to be presented
are Vicky McGrew. Lauri
O'Neal. Tammy Jones. Gail
Martin. Pamela Bryant. Lee
Onie Monroe. Lon Brown.
Olando Monroe. Janet Daug-
Rodeo Club
Members
Earn Places
Four members of the Electra
High School Rodeo
traveled to Graham. Texas last
weekend for their FFA rodeo.
The members taking part and approved along with employ-
ment of Alvin Dais Sr. as part
time employee in this depart-
ment.
Purchase of spray equipment
in the amount of $200 and an
18-mch mower for S55 was given
approval by the commission.
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the First Christian Church at 8
p m The public is cordially
invited
Master of Ceremonies duties
will be shared by Bradley
Schlegal and Gerald Cryer. Rev.
George Wilson of the First chairman of the chamber-spon-
sored project. sa<d a slide
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grounds circus morning. After-
wards. thev will be seen free by Satkcly a taxi franchise here in
all ticket holders before entering their Tuesday night meeting,
the big tent The taxi company is now in
The sponsor has been allocated operation here as Electra Taxi
Service.
A request from the Explorer
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The Fowler's Studio of Music
will present students in Recital
on Tuesday evening, April 29.
The presentation is to be held at Room. 112 West Cleveland
Avenue.
A welcome packet of coupons
for free merchandise from
Electra merchants will be given
to each new family
Mrs. William Ingram.
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their places earned were: Ray
Hatfield, a belt buckle for
second place in bull riding;
Cindy Johnson, a ribbon for
second place in the poles and a
ribbon lor third place in goat
tying, Danny Joe Mocnning. a
pair of engraved spurs for first SomeJOOfcct of plastic pipe will
place in calf roping, a rosette
ribbon for second place in
ribbon roping, a trophy for first
place in the rescue race, and a
trophy for being named high
point all around cowboy. Also
taking part from Electra was
Lisa Seale.
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Jack Hesse was elected
president of the board in the
re-organization which followed
canvassing of the April 5
election results. New vice
president is Mrs. John Swanson
and new secretary is Herbie
Adams.
Mrs. Swanson and Don Rowe
were sworn in as trustees. Both
were re-elected on April 5.
Rowe is the retiring president,
having served six years in that
office and* declining a 'third
term. Hesse had been serving
as vice president and Mrs.
Swason as secretary. Other
board members are Eugene
Flusche, W A. M cClurc Jr.. and
Alton Hogle Jr.
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Rav Neal is the new manager of
the Electra Wackers store
Mr Neal is 78 wars old and
comes Irom Altus. Oklahoma
where he trained under Bill
Craig in Wackers <*701
Born in Paris. Texas he lived
there until the age of 5 and then
moved to Altus He graduated
from Altus High Schoo) and
served-two vears in the arms
One of those two vears he
served in Vietnam
Rav has been with Wackers for
two vi.irs He was transfered to
I leitra about a month ago with
his wit, ,uul two sons. Roger
I sun s and Bills Gene. 7
In an interview with Rav hi
stalld "Thus far we find it a
whek mw experience Fverv
oni in town has been running
around i<> help me and mv
Iannis out
Entry Forms
Available
For Show
■ Entry forms for the 4th Aijgiial
Arts and Crafts Show to be held
Saturday and Sunday. May 3
and 4. are available at the
Electra Chamber of Commerce,
112 West Cleveland Avenue.
Electra residents are
encouraged to display their
handwork during the two day
show. There is no entry or
admission fee Exhibitors are
welcome to sell and take orders
for their work, if they desire, or
just have a display
Mrs. Anita Huguelet
McMurtrie is coordinating the
show. Mrs. McMurtrie organi-
zed the first Arts and Crafts
Show sponsored by the
Chamber of Commerce three
years ago. The show is a project
of the Chamber Cultural
Committee which is headed by
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Official announcement is being
made this week that Ear)
Millhollon. Plant Superinten-
dent of C.E. Natco in Electra, is
to be included in the 1975 Texas
Edition of Who's Who, tn
Texas
The Editorial Board of the U.S.
Public Relations Services selec-
ted Mr Millhollon on the basis
of his distinguished services and
achievements m the fields of
business, industry, civic aware-
ness. government and church
work in his own community.
The edition is a compilation of
biographical information on
outstanding citizens of the State
ol Texas. The 1975 Edition of
Who's Who in Texas will be
filed in the archives and
libraries throughout Texas and
is made available to business
and government leaders, his-
torians. researchers and stud-
ents throughout the nation.
Mr Millhollon and his wife.
Preston, have two children
Captain and Mrs John B.
Millhollon have three sons.
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Doyou recognize any of thses ladies who are registering Blood Donors in the 1 st Pentecostal Church
of God (formerly 1st United Methodist Church)? The date of this picture is unknown but as you can tell
it weas some time ago. They were doing their part in the Blood drive, w ill you devours by coming by
be purchased to repair water
lines in the 200 b lock of East Ida
Avenue. Cost was estimated at
S275.
Nora Helz.lsoucr was named
manager of the Electra
Swimming Pool for the
upcoming summer season
'Ninety nine plus YOU equals
100.' said Mrs Dru Hart,
co-chairperson for the Electra
Blood program, 'as this is our
goal for the Bloodmobile that
will be at the Chamber of
Commerce Club room. Wednes-
day. April 30 from 2 15 until
7 00.'
'We arc going to shoot the
works this Wood drive to top our agreed to sell 35 foot of the
former Shamburger property on
North Electra Street to Dr. C.G
Downturn for use as a truck
wash site
The Senior Class Trip to Lake
Texoma was approved for May
26 and May 27, and Monthly
bills totaling S5.875.39 were
approved for payment.
An additional 5600 above the
state salary scale was approved
for the coaching staff for the
1975-76 school year, and four
transfer students were accep-
ted
•’Schoolcalendar for the
school year was adopted.
Classes will begin August 27
and conclude on May 27.
Holidays will include Labor Day.
Thursday and Friday for
Thanksgiving. Dec. 19 through
Jan 5 for Christ mas, and Friday
and Monday for Easter.
Teachers will begin in service
days on August 20 and conclude
on May 29
Report from Rodney Smith, tax
collector-assessor, reflected
5472.998.90 or 96 1 per cent of
the 1974 tax roll collected as of
April 18.
A three part request from the
teadiers committee presented
bv Jack Hesse was tabled until
the May meeting for further
study The request was for two
davs professional leave each
v ear. extra pay for college hours
above the degree level, and
incentive pay for extracurricular
sponsorship and advisory work.
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Riding Club
Playday
Scheduled
The Electra Riding Club will
hertv. Sharon Beaver. Valeric hold its second plavdav
points on Sundav afternoon.
Apirl 27th. beginning at TOO
egel. Tommy Rowe, Tammy p.m. at the riding club arena
Williams. Connie Monroe. All members are encouraged to
Cavndolyn Beasley. Valerie be on hand to participate in the
Holllingswonh. Jerri Heck, competition
Karen Walton. VaRhonda
Schlegel. Carrie Rowe. Susan
Brown. Stacv Walton. Birdie new members to participate in
Max Monroe. Wade Reynolds. the activities The public is
Chuck Watts. Darrel Crvcr. alwavs welcome to come by and
Bradlev schlegel. Ravmond enjoy the afternoon and perhaps
Scfxik fraev Patton. Ortlca see some old friends and have
Waggoner Travis Waggoner the opportunitv to make some
and Willie Martin new friends
Earl Millhollon
Named Who’s Who
Steve, Doug, and Earl II Co)
and Mrs. Deryl P. Sadler have
two sons, Kent and Spencer
Mr. Millhollon has served as a
committee man and on tile-
board of the Boy Scouts ot
America. Electra Troop He has
served as elder and treasurer of
the First Christian Church
treasurer for the Rotary Club of
Electra, president of the United
Fund Drive, director on the
United Fund Board of Directors,
board member of the Electra
Chamber of Commerce, and a
board member of the Electra
Industrial Foundation
He was awarded a certificate
for Outstanding Community
Service from the F.lcctra United
Community Service Fund, a
plaque for Honorary State
Farmer. State Future Farmers
of America, and a plaque for
Man of the Year.\ Electra
Chamber of Commerce
Since he took over as
superintendent of C E
the building has tripled
and the plant has grown
employees from 46 io 150
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goal as it has not been done in
Electra for some time.' said
co-chairperson Bily Ray Wri-
ght. 'and we can make it with
everyones help this time.'
The South Electra Home
Demonstration Club with Presi-
dent Mrs Billy Gattis leading
will do the registenng of donors
and serving refreshments The
Las Madres Club lead by
President •'Mrs. Ronnie Wins
nand will be calling to remind
peoplcoftheBloddmobile. Mrs
dojpres Whisenhunt with Wc>-
te.x Products. Wayne HmbeC
w uh C E NATCO. H.L Goodloe
with 1st United Methodist
Church. Gerald Beasley with
Southside Church of Christ, and
Dick Cranford w ith 1st Bapnst
Church serving as Blood Donor
recruiters for theirorganizations
Mf this will be a success because
|Ka you care enough to help Also.
Jack Dudley will be recruiting at
the Electra High School all those
17 and over Local RN's with
LVN's and nursing students will
be taking the bloodhistones and
vital signs.
Please remember the time.
Wednesday. April 30 at the
Chamber of Commerce Club
room from 2 15 until 7:00 and
ourgoal is ninety nine plus YOU
equals 100 If you care enough
to help. Electra van and will be
very proud of you Everyone is
needed and if vou can't conate
vousclf. urge and bring
someone who can
Jaycees To Sponsor
Circus Here Saturday
Residents of Eleilra and the
surrounding area will have an
opportunity to see two complete
performances of America's
largest tent circus on Saturday.
April 2b. when the Carson and
Barnes five ring tent circus is
brought here bv the Jaycees.
The huge lent will be set up on
the field west of Westward Ho
Restaurant beginning at 9 a m
on the show dav
According to Flovd F Hill,
press representative for the
arms, the show moves on 44
big transport trucks and trailers,
along with over 40 house
trailers, pickups and living cars
There are over 200 people in the
company with over 60 different
ones appearing in the perfor
mames Included will be trained
wild animal acts, aerialists.
jugglers, wire walkers, trapeze
and noveltv acts that will thrill
the voungsler from 8 to 80. and
of course, the ever present
clowns to dish out fun and
laiigbier
Ain. vuh ihe circus acts and
perlon rs the show carries the
largest portable zoo and
mt lingerie on ihe road today In
the zoo .ire over 25 elephants as
will as lots of monkeys, camels,
llamas, guanacos. Irons, tigers,
vak. zebra, alpaca, wallabies,
hvena. binturong. four species
ol bears, leopard, muffion
sheep, pigtiars. emus. rhea,
hippopotamus. African pigmy
mountain goals and many other
i xotic animals from all over the
world and not normally seen on
any circus I'he menagerie and
zoo will be open and free Io
everyone visiting the show
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a block of discount tickets to be
sold before circus day at
reduced prices-S4 00 tickets arc post presented by Jack Dudley
$3 00 and $2 00 tickets are SI .50 j0 take over management of the
Some 2400 general admission Teen Center was turned down
seats will be sold for each by the Commission. Commi-
performance as well as 600 ssioners explained they did not
higher priced center ring scats. fce( the City could undertake the
Tickets for the circus are on liability of such a project
sale bv members of the Electra The Explorer Post is without a
sponsor which is necessary for
continued operation of the
center Dudley estmated some
300 young people use the facility
each weekend.
Use of the upstairs area of the
Electra Country Club building
was forbidden by the commi-
ssion until needed repairs are
made. Rceommcndation for this
action was made by Comm-
ssioncr Delmar Ballard after an
Club inspection of the building.
Promotion of Alvin Davis Jr. as
water plant superintendent was
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NEW PRODUCT- This 210 Barrel Tank has been built by Gias
Tex in Electra. Dovle Wooley, owner of Glass Tex. panted out
the advantages of this fiber glass tank He said the tank will not
rust, its light and easv to handle and it never needs painting, but
it can be painted Glass Tex plans to go into production making
various sues of the tank
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